18:1 thru 18:18 (Mar 26) (cont.)

I find it interesting the contrast used by Jesus and Peter in this short section of verses. Jesus acknowledges Himself(v5), while knowing the full on consequence of such statements. Peter denies Jesus but look at the words(NASB) (17) "Then the slave-girl who kept the door said to Peter, "You are not also one of this man's disciples, are you?" He said, "I am not." "

Jesus stands there and says "I am He" and Peter stands there and says "I am not". To agree with Robs sentiment express earlier. Jesus is within God's will making it easier to walk the road set before him. Peter is creating his own road and thus ends up denying Jesus.